Thank You!

[EileenKorczak]

Hello All, I want to use this forum to say thank you to all who helped me a week ago.
My darling husband & I arrived in SJPP on 11th April to begin our Camino. We met some wonderful people and had two challenging but amazing walking days. On Friday, the final descent into Roncesvalles I stupidly tripped on the main road falling forwards smashing my glasses, my face and my hand! Suddenly we had so much help. I was tended by the wonderful Bill, a doctor from Florida who gave me so much reassurance. A kind local Spanish lady stopped her car, helped my husband with the emergency call and drove me to the local medical centre. There, I was tended by the gp until an ambulance arrived to take me to Pamplona. I was triaged, xrayed, sewn up, plastered, splinted (my nose) and given prescription for needed medications. The healthcare was truly brilliant.
Sadly, we decided to return home after resting in Pamplona for the weekend. So we are now home and I will heal and recover. We will be back to continue our walk.
I just really need to say thank you to everyone who helped. I don't really know who else was supporting but there were many. It feeds ones spirit to know that there is kindness and humanity in our world.

 

[Bradypus]

Sorry to hear that your first Camino ended so suddenly and painfully. It must have been very frustrating and probably frightening too when far from home. It is heartening to read how well you were supported through the accident and that you will be coming back to carry on. Your spirit sounds like it is still in good shape! Pax et bonum.

 

[CdnDreamer]

Take care of yourself. People ask me why I return to the camino and I always mention how wonderful the Spanish people are. They really do look after pilgrims. Glad that so many fellow pilgrims also came to your aid. Your story confirms what I have heard about the wonderful medical care in Spain. Thank you for posting your story and hope to hear about the rest of your camino adventure in September!

 

[GettingThere]

So sorry to hear this happened to you, Eileen. But what a wonderful story of help and care - all those lovely people. The Camino spirit in action! And excellent medical care too. Great to hear you plan to return and carry on. In the meantime - rest up and I hope your injuries heal quickly!

 

[VNwalking]

I'm sorry for your fall, Eileen - such a sudden and painful change of fortune!
Any of us who have done a faceplant on the way can commiserate and understand how quickly this can happen and the shock of how everything changes in a moment.
But, yes...the care all along the way is what makes the Camino so special. How wonderful that you have found the silver lining and can return to continue walking.

It feeds ones spirit to know that there is kindness and humanity in our world.

It is too easy to forget this, but it IS there, abundantly!

 

[Harington]

Hello All, I want to use this forum to say thank you to all who helped me a week ago.
My darling husband & I arrived in SJPP on 11th April to begin our Camino. We met some wonderful people and had two challenging but amazing walking days. On Friday, the final descent into Roncesvalles I stupidly tripped on the main road falling forwards smashing my glasses, my face and my hand! Suddenly we had so much help. I was tended by the wonderful Bill, a doctor from Florida who gave me so much reassurance. A kind local Spanish lady stopped her car, helped my husband with the emergency call and drove me to the local medical centre. There, I was tended by the gp until an ambulance arrived to take me to Pamplona. I was triaged, xrayed, sewn up, plastered, splinted (my nose) and given prescription for needed medications. The healthcare was truly brilliant.
Sadly, we decided to return home after resting in Pamplona for the weekend. So we are now home and I will heal and recover. We will be back to continue our walk.
I just really need to say thank you to everyone who helped. I don't really know who else was supporting but there were many. It feeds ones spirit to know that there is kindness and humanity in our world.

That is the great golden thread running through all the Caminos: the incredible kindness of strangers

 

[nycwalking]

Camino provides!

Buen camino.

 

[KCarole]

Wishing you and your family a fast recovery. Take care.